EYFS SENCo

Pegasus School is a dynamic and vibrant place to work, where each day you make a huge difference to children’s lives.

We care deeply about each and every child and look for the very best in our team to cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Our school is an inclusive team that never gives up on a child - no matter how complex or challenging that can be.

Leadership provides the impetus, support, and challenge to help everyone become better than they thought they could ever be. Our sense of purpose and determination to build innovative, inspiring, and highly effective practices across all levels of the organisation are an overwhelming driver and permeate everything that we do.

Wherever you are in your career we may have a position for you. We appreciate that whilst experience is important, will and determination to have a great impact on children’s learning is just as vital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of creative, innovative minds who have the highest expectations for the children in their care.

Pegasus Primary School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you have passion, pace and drive?

We are looking for an Early Years SENCo

Start Date: September 2024

Position: Part time, permanent - 3 days a week (0.6), 22.5 hours

Salary: PT4 to EPT1 - £38,550 to £44,250 pro rata

Deadline for application: Friday, 10th May 2024 at 4pm

Interviews to take place: Friday, 17th May 2024

Do you have the drive and passion to make a difference?

Do you want to work at a Good with Outstanding Features Ofsted rated school?

At Pegasus Primary we are looking for a passionate EYFS SENCo who can inspire, nurture and motivate children.

The successful candidate will support in

• Ensuring a good working relationship with the lead SENCo at the school.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying and assessing special educational needs.
• Co-ordinating the provision of support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in the Early Years.
• Liaising closely with parents, outside agencies, and other professionals to ensure that the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are met.
• Provide professional training and guidance to colleagues, working closely with all staff

If you have a passion for your practice and want to develop further, then we want to hear from you. Alongside your EYFS SENCo role, you will have the opportunity to work in partnership with the Lead SENCo and others, developing your professional capital. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership team and the opportunities that come with United Learning.

Pegasus Primary is situated on the outskirts of Oxford City, within Blackbird Leys. Your work will have the power to transform life opportunities where it is needed most. We strive to give children experiences in our curriculum that reach outside of the classroom, for example our forest school and enrichment programmes.

Ofsted March 2023 stated ‘The exemplary offer goes beyond the expected, nourishing everyone’s character development.’

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in Blackbird Leys, Oxford.

UNITED LEARNING

Pegasus Primary is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resources, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities and training e.g. NPQS, better pay, benefits and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning, preparation and assessment), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It’s an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.